Proverbs 27:17 Friends

July 13, 2016

There's a saying that goes, "ride or
die." The saying implies that someone will be there for a person when
they're down, or stay with them no matter what. This quality is
admirable and should be a balanced, give and take, part of any
relationship. But there can come a time when it can become one sided and
not benefit you. Know when enough is enough!! A person can ride with
someone way past time; you can wait for financial assistance from them
that never comes, you can tolerate
cheating for way too long, you can be abused both mentally and
physically, etc. Examples of this is when you're faithful to someone in
prison for years that won't even be faithful during your shift at work!
Or when you ride with someone ten years who won't ride to the jewelry
store to buy an engagement ring? God did not create ANYONE to be
somebody's fool!! It's one thing to help somebody when they need you but
make sure you ask yourself if they would do the same for you? If you
have trouble answering that then remember what they have done "for" you
or "to" you recently and that should answer your question. Don't ever
constantly give to someone who never gives back, this includes both
family and friends. You'll know when you have given too much because you
can feel it in your spirit that you are drained, tired, and worn out.
When you ride too much you could die spiritually, mentally and even
physically.